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<b>The GLOS Data Portal provides access to near-realtime and archived observations and to model forecasts for the Great Lakes.</b>
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	<td><div class="sub_head">POINT OBSERVATIONS</div>
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Hover over a station (dot) on the map to view the most recent available observation.  Clicking on a station brings up a popup window with detailed observations and more options, including links to graphs and to the station's home page. Change the parameter displayed on the map using the icons or the drop-down menu on the right.
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Select an overlay or display weather hazards.
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A number of Great Lakes forecast products are available here. Change the time using the slider or click on the map to see individual forecast values at a location.
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	<div class="sub_head">SEARCH</div>
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Enter a parameter of interest ("phosphorus", "water temperature", ...) to find observations, archived data, and models that match your search. These may be refined by geography and time window.
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	<div class="sub_head">HELP</div>
Additional instructions are available by clicking on the help icon.
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Other GLOS data access tools are available from the <a href="http://glos.us/data-access">Data Access</a> page, including the original <a href="http://data.glos.us/obs">Observations Explorer</a>.
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